IBM 150 Manual De Usuario

Adapters, Overview and Configuration 

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Captured 15-pin D-shell cable.

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Display - The appropriate cable is included with the display.

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NS = Not Supported - The display/adapter combination is not supported.

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Dual input 15-pin D-shell and 13W3 soft switchable via screen menu; ships 

with 15-pin D-shell.

The RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150 and 260 machines can support multiple 
graphics adapters, depending on the adapter. Check the adapter 
documentation to determine if there are model specific limitations. This 
section discusses how to configure a second adapter.

5.2.7.1  Configuring a Second PCI Graphics Adapter
Installing and using a second graphics adapter is very simple:

1. Shut down and power-off the RS/6000.

2. Install the second graphics card (refer to the system’s User Guide that is 

provided with your system).

3. Power-on the RS/6000.

During the firmware boot phase, only one monitor will display the POST 
icons.

After the AIX boot image takes control in the boot process, the system will 
present the following message on the first display:

    ******* Please define the System Console *******

    Type the F1 key and press Enter to use this display as the

    system console.

The following message will appear on the second display:

POWERDP17

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POWERDP20

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4239

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